UAE Rejects Single-Power Dominance Over Strait of Hormuz for Global Stability

The UAE has declared that no single regional or international power can exert dominance over the Strait of Hormuz, categorizing the waterway as a vital international corridor for global energy and trade. Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, stated that the security of such maritime passages is governed by international law and collective economic interests rather than the strategic whims of individual states. Global Trade and Maritime Law Speaking at the Arab Strategy Forum in Dubai, Gargash addressed the rising geopolitical tensions affecting regional waters, including the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. He emphasized that the UAE’s foreign policy prioritizes the protection of maritime navigation and the rejection of any attempts to use strategic straits as levers for political pressure. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical chokepoints, with approximately 20.5 million barrels of oil passing through it daily. The UAE’s position asserts that the stability of the Strait is a global responsibility. Gargash noted that any disruption to the flow of goods and energy would have immediate repercussions for the global economy, necessitating a…